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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (KHWY)

Lat: 38.59°NLon: 77.72°WElev: 302ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 8:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Warrenton VA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Warrenton VA
 38.72°N 77.8°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
7:55 am EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 6, 2026
 
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